In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council.

Later in the morning, the Governor, as Patron, received Mr David Slessar OBE, Chairman, and Mr John James, Director, of The Governor Phillip Scholarship Trust, at Government House. For further information visit: governorphillip.org

In the afternoon, Her Excellency attended the Australian Academy of Science and Australian Academy of Law Joint Symposium - The Reception, Quality and Evaluation of Scientific Evidence in Australian Courts, conducted virtually this year.

In the evening, the Governor and Mr Wilson hosted a dinner for eminent New South Wales scientists and researchers in recognition of National Science Week 2020, at Government House.